L A RC H 5 0 7 – A RT & L A N D S C A P E S T U D I O Department of Landscape Architecture A u tu m n 2 0 1 6 – M W F 1 : 3 0 - 5 : 2 0 UW College of Built Environments

URBAN PERFORMANCE / ACTIVATING PUBLIC LIFE P R O J E C T S F O R S E A T T L E ’ S C E N T R A L W A T E R F R O N T Facu lty Julie Parrett: parrettj@uw.edu // 206-930-6873

office hours: Mondays 12:15-12:55, Gould 348G Time + Locat ion MWF 1:30-5:20 GOULD 312 (west bay) Course Object ives The studio aims to explore the primary disciplinary bases of landscape architectural design. It also argues that landscape architecture is essentially a creative cultural practice with critical responsibilities toward the enrichment of cultural life. Toward these ends, the studio has four objectives:

x the first is to further develop the conventions of making landscape architectural design (field work, site analysis, mapping, drawing, model-making, conceptualization, visualization, programming and project development across scales);

x the second is to develop a critical and informed awareness about how one might best operate within a given set of site-specific circumstances;

x the third is to explore engaging the dynamic and ephemeral qualities inherent within the landscape medium and urban condition, such as weather, light, atmosphere, sound, temperature, and natural processes;

x and fourth, to explore how landscape architectural design can be thought of as an art of activating the performance of urban life.

Goals The overarching goal of this studio is for you to continue building your skills as designers, and to continue finding and critically define your own design voice, values and process. More specifically, this course will help you to:

x Develop abilities for fluid idea generation x Continue to develop the ability to read and mine the latent layers of sites x Continue to develop skills to reveal and transform dynamic urban phenomena x Continue to develop skills to synthesize physical form, movement and other design elements into

evolving, articulate public spaces x Develop the ability to reflect upon and critique your own work and the work of your peers

L A RC H 5 0 7 – U R BA N P E RF O R M A N C E | A C T I V A T I N G P U BL I C L I F E - F a l l 2 0 1 6 p. 2

x Respond creatively to critiques to move your work forward x Learn to integrate precedents in the design process x Continue to develop skills working independently and with others to refine a concept into a well-reasoned

design x Develop techniques of 2 and 3-dimensional representation x Present design ideas in verbal, graphic and model form in a well-organized and clear manner, to solicit

and incorporate feedback.

Expectat ions o f Students Class will meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-5:20, unless otherwise noted in the schedule. Friday afternoons will typically be set aside for individual and group work related to the studio, often without Julie. Some Fridays (see schedule) Julie will be present. These Fridays will work similar to a typical Monday or Wednesday. Students are encouraged and expected to use their Friday afternoons for studio work whether working independently or collaboratively. A primary form of learning in this course is doing. This studio is designed around one design problem, with structured design explorations and investigations to help you develop and refine your design project. You are encouraged to develop the daily habits of writing, reading, and drawing, of thinking, reflecting, and making. These habits serve a three-fold purpose:

(1) to clarify the nature and scope of your project; (2) to richly bring together the creative acts of thinking and designing, reflecting and making; revealing

and creating; and (3) to establish and nurture a pattern of creative expression.

In addition to the studio exercises, all students are asked to keep a design sketchbook throughout the quarter to record your insights, studio notes, sketches, diagrams, field trip observations. Like a journal, this sketchbook is intended to be used regularly, to document and explore your creative process and insights. Your sketchbook records the journey of your growth and exploration as a designer. Practice improving the craft of your visual communication. To chart your progress and insights, date and title your entries. Stud io Dynamics All students are expected to participate in pin-ups, sign up for individual crits, participate in scheduled field trips, and participate in the mid-review and final review for the course. Missing work, absences, and other forms of non-participation will not be tolerated by the studio. Turning in an assignment late must be discussed with faculty before the deadline. Mitigating circumstances will be taken into consideration if faculty is consulted in a timely fashion. Lateness without an adequate reason is not an acceptable practice in the profession you are entering, and the studio experience models much of professional practice. Assignments turned in late without prior arrangements with faculty will be marked down. It is also critical that we as a community of scholars engage in an active peer review process. I will work together to support each student through this process of learning and thinking. I will constructively critique design explorations and statements. It is critical that each student fulfills his/her full responsibilities as a member of our community by actively engaging in the studio. As the faculty leader of the studio, I will provide structure, assignments, and reviews. As a student and future landscape architecture professional, it is your responsibility to fully engage and be present. The subject matter and premise of the studio is one of great interest to me and I hope innovative and transformative, perhaps even magical work will result from the studio. I am prepared to work hard both matching and pushing your efforts. My hope is for your work to amaze me, each other and others who interact with our studio.

L A RC H 5 0 7 – U R BA N P E RF O R M A N C E | A C T I V A T I N G P U BL I C L I F E - F a l l 2 0 1 6 p. 3 Evaluat ions + Grad ing This course will be evaluated as Credit/No Credit, with an opportunity to receive “Commend” (see student handbook). Student work will be evaluated based on its completeness; conceptual fluency and application of concepts, principles and strategies presented and discussed in class; level of engagement, effort and participation; and originality of thinking and creativity of design explorations. A final written assessment will be provided to each student at the conclusion of the quarter. Your primary focus should be on your growth, development and creative exploration. It is important to realize that some classmates may be more advanced in design exploration or graphic communication of their ideas. Don’t become discouraged by your ability compared to classmates. Rather learn from observation and continue to focus on your growth. Course Website + Arch iv ing + Documenting Student Stud io Work We will use canvas for our course website. Digital copies of all assignments, syllabus and current schedule will be available on the website. Additionally, copies of all assignments should be uploaded to the course website as assignments are completed. Students are required to submit all work from the term digitally. Final grades will not be distributed until this is complete. Stud io L ife + Th e Soc ia l En vironment Always remember that the studio is both a learning and professional work environment. It represents your personal office as well as a public, democratic space. While you are encouraged to create a pleasant personal workspace, you must also be respectful and considerate of the needs of others working near you. Each individual is responsible for maintaining (not worsening) the condition of his/her furniture and must provide means for securing personal possessions. Each studio section is responsible for keeping their common area clean and orderly. Absolutely no radios, tape or CD players may be played on open speakers in the studio. You may listen to music but only through headphones. It should be noted that absolutely no smoking, alcohol or drugs are allowed in the studio. Students should also help keep studio a safe place. The doors to studio are self-locking, please do not prop the door open or hold it open for persons you do not know.

L A RC H 5 0 7 – A RT & L A N D S C A P E S T U D I O Department of Landscape Architecture A u tu m n 2 0 1 6 – M W F 1 : 3 0 - 5 : 2 0 UW College of Built Environments Julie Parrett parrettj@u.washington.edu // 206-930-6873

URBAN PERFORMANCE / ACTIVATING PUBLIC LIFE P R O J E C T S F O R S E A T T L E ’ S C E N T R A L W A T E R F R O N T C O U R S E S C H E D U L E - R E V 1 - 1 0 . 1 . 2 0 1 6

m o n d a y w e d n e s d a y f r i d a y wk 1 9.28 9.30 Introductions | Urban Performance

A1: Manifesto A2: Urban Scores THURSDAY 9.29 6-7:30 Artists Talk Eric Fredericksen, Moderator at Waterfront Space, 1400 Western Ave

Work Day/Site Visit 4:30 Dept Lecture: Jillian Wallis & Heike Rahmann

wk 2 10.3 10.5 10.7 (Julie in) Pin-up: A2 Urban Scores

A3: Urban Exploration, Part I

2:00 Talk + Tour: Central Waterfront –at Waterfront Space, 1400 Western Ave Heidi Hughes + Jordan Monez, FWS Joshua Curtis, SDOT Carly McArdle, MKA 4:30 CBE Ice Cream Social

A3: Urban Exploration, Part II Site Work Meet in front of Ivar’s on the Waterfront at 2:00 pm Bring drawing utensils, scroll, camera, sketchbook

wk 3 10.10 (Julie out) 10.12 (Julie out) 10.14 Desk Crits with Studio Guests

Jordan Monez, FWS Patrick Pirtle, UW

Desk Crits with Studio Guests Jordan Monez, FWS (tentative) Betsy Anderson, NPS (tentative)

Desk Crits with Studio Guests Patrick Pirtle, UW Betsy Anderson, NPS (tentative) 5:30 Lecture: Michael Vergason

wk 4 10.17 10.19 10.21 Pin-up: A3 Urban Exploration

Studio Talk: Laura Haddad, Public Art

Studio Talk: MacKenzie Waller, Framework + Erica Bush, DSA A4: Big Ideas

Work Day/Site Visit

wk 5 10.24 10.26 10.28 Studio Discussion: Precedents due Desk Crits Work Day

wk 6 10.31 11.2 11.4 (Julie in) Pin-up: A4: Big Ideas

A5: Small Intervention

Studio Discussion Study Models due

Desk Crits

wk 7 11.7 11.9 11.11 Desk Crits Desk Crits No class: Veteran’s Day

wk 8 11.14 11.16 11.18 (Julie in) Mid-review A4 + A5 Desk Crits

THURSDAY 11.17 Dept Lecture: Kate Orff/SCAPE

Work Day

wk 9 11.21 11.23 11.25 Desk Crits Desk Crits No class: Thanksgiving

wk 10 11.28 11.30 12.2 (Julie in) Desk Crits Desk Crits Desk Crits

wk 11 12.5 12.7 12.9 Desk Crits/Final Production Review/Practice Presentations (UW) Desk Crits/Final Production

wk 12 12.12 12.14 12.16 Jury Presentation (Waterfront Space)